12:20 AM,
Apr. 21, 2013

Normally a shortstop, Freddy Galvis has played second base and now the outfield flawlessly for the Phillies.

Written by

Chris Branch
| For the Courier-Post

Freddy Galvis made a sliding catch Friday night in left field, a slick diving grab that landed in his glove with the mitt near upside down. For any outfielder, the catch would've been impressive. For Galvis - who just started playing the outfield in spring training - it was remarkable.

The fans let him know it. Chants of "Fred-dy! Fred-dy!" poured from the left-field bleachers. Galvis, just 23, grinned wide when reminded of the cheers.

"A little bit after I made that catch, everybody was doing a chant," Galvis said. "Every time they do it, I feel good." ...